By Anita Stewart, Managing Editor-Recorded May 10, 2023
From Peru, Mexico City, Florida, Boston and everywhere in between, David Stewart Jr. and Chava Ilizaliturri fatefully met as students at the Berklee College of Music and knew they had to create music together. Rock at Night has followed this band’s path from right before their performance at Lollapalooza 2021 to the launch of their last single and video “Shame” from December 2022 to their latest release “Party.”
See the previous articles HERE and HERE. We talked about the creative process, musical hooks, festival scenes, long distance songwriting, success and so much more. Smash the arrow on the player to listen to the whole interview!
Anita grew up in a rock and roll radio station that her father owned and has a musical family. Spent a few years singing back up. Now sings in the shower! She is a USAF veteran and was elected to local office and worked as staff on three presidential campaigns as a Social Media and Virtual Outreach expert. Plays a variety of musical instruments including ukulele and she loves drum circles. Her favorite music genres are all of them--Alternative to Zydeco. Promotes bands and independent artists through ANITA STEWART PROMOTIONS. She also brought SOFAR SOUNDS to Tampa. When she is not writing, she is knitting, painting, attending concerts and live music jams and exploring nature with her camera. She has recently retired but no rocking chair for her! She has been reporting for Rock at Night since 2014.
